How to set up an HTC Vive

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If you fancy getting into virtual reality – and you have the budget – then the HTC Vive is a great choice. It has a number of advantages over its closest competitor, the Oculus Rift, especially when it comes to room tracking.

Thanks to two sensors that you mount on a wall, the HTC Vive can track you as you move around your room – delivering a level of immersion that's lacking in the Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR.

This does mean that the set-up and calibration process for the HTC Vive is a little trickier than for other VR headsets. So we've created the video below, which will tell you everything you need to know about setting up the HTC Vive.